SciTech Now

Sep 25, 2014

In the premiere episode of SciTech Now, we investigate the future of the digital age and try to bridge the gap between engineering and the fine arts.

Oct 2, 2014

In episode two, seniors take charge of technology and an iconic brain teaser turns 40.

Oct 8, 2014

In episode 3, we meet the future women of coding, update an ancient art form with lasers, and explore life under water.

Oct 16, 2014

Episode four of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We step inside a museum making math fun, we see drones take flight across America, we learn about the science of song and its effect on the brain, we meet a man trying to revolution the “big box” shopping experience, and we get an inside look at the technology keeping our cities safe.

Oct 22, 2014

Episode Five of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We take a look at the changing multi-billion dollar gaming industry, hear about the future of wearable devices and learn about the building blocks of matter.

Oct 29, 2014

Episode six of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We see the future of driverless cars, we learn how an unusual creature may save our shorelines, we meet a teen entrepreneur shining a light on political funding, and we take a look at one of the oldest societies on Earth.

Nov 5, 2014

Episode Seven of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We take a look at a hands-on approach to science and math, learn how devices have gone digital, meet the creators of a startup revolutionizing the future of coding, look at how trash is being turned to gas in space, and meet a man taking Legos to a new level.

Nov 12, 2014

Episode eight of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We take a look at one town trying to crack the code of internet access, we meet a designer and engineer making high tech “kinetic” furniture, Dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf answers the question, “What is the future of the universe?” we learn how to read at lightning speed and see the science of cheese.

Nov 19, 2014

Episode nine of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We step into a world-renowned research lab pushing the boundaries of women in science, we take a swim with the snot otter, we learn how big data is shaping our lives, and take a look at robotics in the wild.

Dec 17, 2014

Episode ten of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We learn what happens when your house can track every kilowatt of energy you use, physicist Brian Greene and actor Alan Alda deconstruct Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, we meet a man at the cutting edge of virtual reality and get to know the animal misfits of our planet.

Jan 7, 2015

Episode eleven of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We look at how Detroit is using innovation to fight urban blight, how some buzzworthy apps will help you stay healthy, and we meet one girl who is determined to be the first person on Mars.

Jan 14, 2015

Episode twelve of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We give you an inside look at Google Lunar XPrize race to space and take a behind the scenes tour of one of the world’s largest herbariums.

Jan 21, 2015

Episode thirteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet Wikimedia Foundation’s Special Advisor and take you underwarter to investigate invasive species creeping into our waters.

Jan 28, 2015

Episode fourteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We find out how farmers are modernizing their water usage and how banking is going digital.

Feb 4, 2015

Episode fifteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We talk conservation with famed primatologist Jane Goodall and learn about a company that’s trying to send us (back) to the Moon.

Feb 11, 2015

Episode sixteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet the makers of Etsy, learn how St. Louis is updating their aging sewer system, and find out how secure your data really is.

Feb 18, 2015

Episode seventeen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We find out how cities are going digital and check in with another team competing for the Lunar X Prize.

Feb 25, 2015

Episode eighteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet scientists who are testing the upper limits of computing and explore new ways of telling stories in interactive spaces.

Mar 18, 2015

Episode nineteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We look at LEDs to rethink lighting and meet a group of students who are staying after school to learn STEM.

Mar 25, 2015

Episode twenty of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We contemplate mass extinction and meet a new wave of robots that looks remarkably lifelike.

Apr 1, 2015

Episode twenty-one of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We find out how farming is becoming more sustainable and how museums are getting modernized.

Apr 8, 2015

Episode twenty-two of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet the race car driver who fuels his vehicle with food and talk to a tech reporter about the ramifications of online data collection.

Apr 15, 2015

Episode twenty-three of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet a Catholic astronomer and try to better understand natural disasters.

Apr 22, 2015

Episode twenty-four of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We discover the peculiar death rituals of crows and go looking for the pterosaur, elusive cousin of the dinosaur.

Apr 29, 2015

Episode twenty-five of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet veterans trying to make it in business and the tech experts behind some of the world’s biggest events.

May 6, 2015

Episode twenty-six of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Meet the scientists who may have found a cause of autism and discover the technology being used in Antarctica to keep tabs on penguins.

May 13, 2015

Episode twenty-seven of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Find out how hibernating grizzly bears may hold the cure for diabetes and see how scientists are trying to bring species back from extinction.

May 20, 2015

Episode twenty-eight of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Find out if solar power can save us and how folks are fighting to close the gender gap in tech.

May 27, 2015

Episode twenty-nine of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet an organization based in the South Bronx that’s bringing tech jobs back to cities and learn about how biofluorescence in fish could yield biomedical breakthroughs.

Jun 10, 2015

Episode thirty of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Take a look inside of New York City’s exclusive Explorers Club with an expert from “Science Friday” film by Emily Driscoll.

Jun 17, 2015

Episode thirty of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Take a look at a company in Washington State that has developed a new technology to reuse food waste from grocery stores as fertilizer.

Jun 24, 2015

Episode thirty-two of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We get an inside look at the U.S. Department of Energy’s newest particle accelerator, NSLS-II, and the advanced science and technology behind it; World Science Festival gives us a presentation on synesthesia, and more.

Jul 1, 2015

Episode thirty-three of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Heather Savage discusses fracking and its relation to earthquakes in the United States; researchers are exploring ways to use drones in emergency response situations, and more.

Jul 8, 2015

Episode thirty-four of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We take a deep look at coral reefs and learn why these diverse ecosystems are at risk around the world. We also take a look inside a hospital where researchers have been working to develop high-tech goggles that can easily detect cancer cells during surgery, and more.

Jul 15, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, we visit one community in Central Florida that is working to better cohabitate with the area’s black bear population; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with climate scientist Richard Somerville to discuss the Doomsday Clock; we do “Show and Tell” with two tortoises, Hermes and Mud; Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Dr. Michael Lipton about the risks associated with head injuries and we take a closer look at the Theremin, a unique instrument that uses bioelectric magnetic fields to create sound.

Jul 22, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, we take a look at one school in Washington state pioneering the “flip classroom,” where lecturing is done at home, and problem solving is done in the classroom; we learn about a tenacious vine called the “air potato” posing difficult challenges to wildlife managers who are using small critters to fight back; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with the CEO of Spire, Peter Platzer, who is trying to revolutionize weather forecasting one satellite at a time; we meet the “visionaries” behind the startup One Drop who have developed an innovative new way to help people cope with diabetes and we sit down with Mark Siddall of the American Museum of Natural History who gives us an up-close look at some of the world’s most venomous creatures.

Jul 29, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, we take a look at a robotics competition that is jumpstarting a lasting interest in STEM for children of all ages; we sit down with the American Museum of Natural History’s “Coolest Dude Alive,” we meet a researcher examining how people fall in an effort to develop programs that can prevent or minimize serious falls for senior citizens; Microbial Ecologist Jack Gilbert answers the question, “What is the human microbiome?” and we get an up-close look at a new species of frog with a very distinct sound.

Aug 5, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, we meet wildlife cops on the Columbia River working hard to stop poachers from catching and killing valuable sturgeon; we ask a scientist “Does extinction matter?” We go “Inside the Lab” and visit a group of Central Florida engineers who are building a flight simulator; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with MIT Professor Manolis Kellis to discuss this human epigenome; and we meet an expert at the American Museum of Natural History who explains the mysterious phenomenon dark energy.

Aug 19, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, we take a look at how illegal hunting of deer and elk antlers is sparking controversy in the backcountry wilderness of Oregon and putting the animals in danger; we meet Dr. Kate Mansfield and the turtles she is tracking; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with serial entrepreneur Brian Hecht to discuss nutrition startups; we step inside an aquaponics farm in Florida that is revolutionizing the way we grow food sustainably and we get a visit from the Dinosaur Whisperer Dustin Growick to discuss the accuracies and inaccuracies of the dinosaurs portrayed in the recent film Jurassic World.

Aug 26, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, we learn about a disease called white-nose syndrome has been killing bats all over the United States; we hear from author Ainissa Ramirez about her book Newton’s Football and how she is making science “cool” again; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler to discuss the concept of the “Uber of Everything,” and we visit an exhibition in Utah called ARTsySTEM that aims to combine art with science education.

Sep 2, 2015

Reporter Andrea Vasquez explores the rich history of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with Yale University’s Dr. David Spiegel to discuss synthetic chemistry and its impact on science and medicine; we take a step into Robofest Tampa Bay, which challenges children to put their programing skills to the test while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in math and science; and we meet Jennifer Funk, a researcher at Chapman University in California, who discusses plant life in drought conditions.

Sep 9, 2015

In episode 42 of SciTech Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory in Oregon is working to solve crimes in the wild with unique investigative processes; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with American Library Association President Sari Feldman on the state of libraries in the digital age; Steve Brown of Intel discusses the complexities of Moore’s Law; and the Financial Times reporter Tanya Powley brings us inside the engineering hub of the supersonic car that is gearing up to break the land speed record.

Sep 16, 2015

In episode 43 of SciTech Now, reporter Andrea Vasquez takes us to the world of 3D printing at the Inside 3D Printing Conference and Design Expo in New York City; Eric Arndt of MIT discusses the unique bombardier beetle; Adam Obeng of Columbia University discusses his new app Chirp; a hospital in Florida is developing a new parachute implant for patients suffering from heart disease; and a New Jersey high school is revolutionizing the study of biology with the BioDome: a home for plants and animals.

Sep 23, 2015

In episode 44 of SciTech Now, the environmental reporting team EarthFix on the plight of the bald eagle; Ofer Leidner on his wellness app, Happify; we meet the team behind Wubees, a game that strengthens the social interaction skills of children with autism; and an international team of researchers uses the web application Morpho Bank to build evolutionary maps for different species.

Sep 30, 2015

In episode 201 of SciTech Now, scientists determine the viability of plant life in space via an experiment aboard the International Space Station; Rod Breslau on the growing popularity of eSports; John Howell of the Univesity of Rochester on the science behind invisibility; and a New Jersey water treatment plant is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by turning waste into energy.

Oct 7, 2015

In episode 202 of SciTech Now, scientists at the University of South Florida use a new method for tracking fish populations; Dr. Martin Blaser on the pitfalls of antibiotics, from allergies to obesity; John Howell of the Univesity of Rochester on the science behind invisibility; and a New Jersey water treatment plant is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by turning waste into energy.

Oct 14, 2015

In episode 203 of SciTech Now, the New York Fashion Tech Lab is a tech accelerator is helping companies at the intersection of retail and technology modernize the fashion industry; Ruth DeFries, professor of Ecology and Sustainable Development and Columbia University’s Earth Institute, explains how the history of human development has impacted our planet; The Blue Ocean Film Festival aims to spread awareness about what lies underwater, with help from aquatic filmmaker and explorer Fabien Cousteau; the Melrose Center is a 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility at the Orlando Public Library; and PBS Secrets of the Dead investigates the real possibility that a Trojan Horse could have been used to trick Troy into defeat.

Oct 21, 2015

In episode 204 of SciTech Now, go trackside at a Trans Am road race to learn how racers make their cars aerodynamic; Jon Schull, co-founder of e-Nable, discusses how his organization is making low-cost 3-D printed prosthetics available to children around the world; TripExpert co-founder Emily Hughes explains how the site aims to be a definitive statement of the overall quality based on professional reviews, instead of user reviews; the Financial Times investigates whether mass-market sport-related technologies can help mitigate some of the risks associated with contact sports; as the number of social media users continues to grow, some universities have incorporated the communication tool into their curriculum.

Oct 28, 2015

In episode 205 of SciTech Now, we take you into the lab to see how robots are changing the surgical landscape; the science educator, the CEO of the Planetary Society, the “Science Guy” himself, Bill Nye, joins us to talk about his new book and about his Kickstarter project to create a breadbox sized spacecraft powered by the light of the sun; Science Friday shows us how a badminton birdie’s unique aerodynamic shape makes badminton the fastest sport around; and Abalone are sea snails that graze on algae and seaweed, but overfishing and poaching have left them on the edge of extinction.

Nov 4, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, some oil companies are cutting back on their operations and hoping to reduce waste in the process; Springboard Enterprises CEO Kay Koplovitz discusses supporting women in business; we go inside the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, where staff target the core cause of autism and provide therapy and support for those on the spectrum; and the Financial Times explores how the worlds of biology and robotics are coming together and how bionics is now being applied in healthcare.

Nov 18, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, archaeology moves underwater as researchers discover clues from the past; planetary physicist Phil Metzger on the New Horizons flyby over Pluto; one southern California couple is going to extreme measures to revolutionize the physical therapy industry; and PBS Secrets of the Dead has the extraordinary story of a young pioneer, whose remains were found in an archaeological excavation.

Nov 25, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, the largest desalination plant in North America is making Tampa Bay water safer and cleaner; space architecture and engineering expert Madhu Thengavelu discusses building settlements on the Moon and Mars; brain surgery performed while awake helps mitigate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease; and the Financial Times reports on the one-atom thick layer of carbon called graphene that is 200 times stronger than steel and thinner than a sheet of paper.

Dec 9, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, scientists use algae to trace the origins of sex; the decommissioned space shuttle Atlantis has a new home in Orlando, Florida; the company deCervo explores the neuroscience involved in athletics; and mobile security research that tries to protect us from hackers.

Dec 16, 2015

In this episode, viewers get a glimpse of a new, more efficient wind turbine with an unusual beginning; we learn how data and Statcast is changing the experience of watching a baseball game; mirror therapy employs the illusion of reflection to trick the brain into faster motor recovery; and zero-emission motorcycles are helping police departments.

Dec 23, 2015

In this episode of SciTech Now, a four-story magnet may hold the key to clean, renewable energy; Jennifer Vento, from the digital marketing firm Women Online, discusses how women around the world are joining together to create innovative new technologies that protect women both on- and offline; Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the future of space exploration.

Dec 30, 2015

Scientists attempt to answer the question, “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a lollipop?”; filmmaker and producer Emily Driscoll discusses the science behind the lollipop mystery; climate scientist Ken Caldeira talks climate intervention strategies; and one school in Tampa is using technology to facilitate classroom learning.

Jan 6, 2016

Invasive species threaten Florida’s ecosystem; professor Madhu Thangavelu discusses the future of collaborative robotics; serial entrepreneur Brian Hecht explains how emerging job search engines are altering the employment marketplace; planetary physicist Phil Metzger looks into the future of Mars exploration; and we go behind the scenes at the AMNH.

Jan 13, 2016

In this episode of SciTech Now, an international group of computer coders have joined forces with a composer to showcase fractals in a whole new light; the founder of the renewable energy company Uncharted Play has developed unusual sources of electricity for the developing world; at the Tech Sassy Girlz Hackathon in Orlando, middle and high school girls get a crash course in coding; and more.

Jan 20, 2016

In this episode, the hunt for dark matter ensues 4,850 feet below the ground; Financial Times reporter Gina Chon discusses the depth and implications of cyber security; and thanks to electrodes implanted in her muscles, athlete Jennifer French can compete once again.

Jan 27, 2016

In this episode, shark skin could be the key to combating the spread of harmful bacteria inside hospitals; an innovative device allows you to virtually connect with your dog; researchers find a connection between a child’s socioeconomic status and the surface area of the brain; and more.

Feb 3, 2016

In this episode of SciTech Now, we take a look into the most common genetic disorder worldwide: color blindness; Professor Stuart Licht offers a promising, economical solution to the fight against climate change; and ocularists create prosthetic eyes that are both realistic and comfortable, as well as life changing.

Feb 10, 2016

In this episode, we explore the usage and benefits of wearable technology; architect Jeffrey Pelletier takes us inside his Lego room and reveals some real world applications of the toy; a global initiative to create marine sanctuaries offers hope for oceans; and new drugs may be able to outsmart germs resistant to antibiotics.

Feb 17, 2016

In this episode of SciTech Now, scientists work to grow plants in extreme conditions; an app predicts your seven year romantic outlook; and automation and robots are introduced to one of the oldest trades: brick laying.

Feb 24, 2016

In this episode, a high tech submarine allows for better underwater exploration; an average nose can sense 1,200 flavors; mysterious stains on St. Louis’ Gateway Arch prompt a tricky testing procedure; and the U.S. military is turning to microgrids to keep its power reliable and secure.

Mar 2, 2016

In this episode, high schools provide both an associated degree and optimal real-world experience; 3D printers create soft tissue; we take a look at the marvelous life of a historic space shuttle; and we learn why we find some animals cute and others not.

Mar 9, 2016

We go inside the rapidly expanding aerospace industry; explore virtual reality as possible treatment for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder; meet David Abraham, author of the book “The Elements of Power,” who joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss rare metals and why we’ve come to rely on them; and look at Pando, one of the oldest and largest single organisms on the planet.

Mar 30, 2016

In this episode, we learn why beluga whales are a reflection of the health of a watershed; author and scientist Ainissa Ramirez discusses how bubbles might help NASA catch comets; we explore the importance of studying the physiological changes that occur in traders during financial bubbles and crises; and a collaborative workspace reveals how it serves as a catalyst for new startups and apps.

Apr 6, 2016

We go behind the scenes at the famed (and sustainable) Biltmore Estate; Dr. Rudolph Tanzi discusses changing our gene activity; new technology is changing our communication capabilities; aircraft simulation is employed to encourage critical thinking among high school students; and the University of Washington School of Oceanography is expanding our knowledge of the ocean floor.

Apr 13, 2016

Tiny satellites called CubeSats have democratized space science; blended learning combines in-person teaching with tech; a high school student and a science corporation pave the way for easier use of ethanol as renewable energy; and a mouse-like creature with massive hind legs teaches us about the growth of human bones.

Apr 20, 2016

We explore farming on an urban rooftop; Peter deMenocal, director of Columbia University’s Center for Climate and Life, explains the climate innovation gap; unwanted algae is threatening Florida waterways; and a robotic surgical system makes precise surgery faster and easier.

Apr 27, 2016

We explore the warming Arctic through its bird population, learn how snowflakes form and why they have 6 sides, check out state-of-the-art care for our wounded veterans at the Center for the Intrepid at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, and see how drones are modernizing the farming industry.

May 4, 2016

Researchers studying the zebrafish are making new discoveries in developmental biology; SciStarter founder, Darlene Cavalier, is crowdsourcing science research; the innovators behind RaceYa share their educational toy cars; and a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria is becoming a public health problem in warm coastal waters.

May 11, 2016

In this episode of SciTech Now, how ants and slime might help us understand collective human behavior; founder of Not Impossible Labs Mick Ebeling discusses “technology for the sake of humanity”; behind the scenes of one at the world’s first virtual medical centers; and a robot that has the potential to change the hotel industry.

May 18, 2016

In this episode of SciTech Now: thin, flexible screens may be the future of technology; understanding the significance of gravitational waves; a company that’s giving a new kind of voice to those with speech disorders; and how pesticides used a century ago are affecting residents of a Washington town.

May 25, 2016

In this episode of SciTech Now, how one company in Kansas City, Missouri, is bringing technology to the roadways; busting environmental myths and an answer to the controversial question: paper or plastic?; teaching educators how to integrate new technologies into the classroom; and a unique collection of scientific and medical devices from decades past is shedding light on innovations old and new.

Jun 1, 2016

In this episode of SciTech Now, an experimental drug trial that may provide insight into early onset Alzheimer's; how robot teachers are creating new ways of learning; how and why we associate words with shapes; and detectives in Washington state are trying to take down poachers who are illegally selling shellfish on the black market.